Country:  New Zealand

Safe country & friendly people, a pride & loving home of Kiwis - With fresh air and breathtaking scenery, plus choices for outdoor activities - New Zealand alone may prove to be a dream destination for everybody!

New Zealand,  "Land of the Long White Cloud" or "God Zone" of New Zealanders, is a small, sparsely populated country consisting of two major islands - The North and The South.  The country is blessed with some of the most varied and dramatic terrain in the world, from glaciers, fjords and beaches to mountains, meadows and rain forests.

Throughout New Zealand where your enjoyable leisurely activities such as strolling along the pristine beaches, sailing on the picturesque bays or fishing in the crystal-clear lakes and rivers are to be taken from New Zealand's natural wonders!

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PLACES OF INTERESTS

A) North Island

Many superb physical features as well as New Zealand's two major cities, Auckland (the City of Sails) and the capital city, Wellington are in the North Island, having something to offer from the island bays and sailing, to volcanic activity and geothermal wonders, as well as wild rugged coastlines and fascinating Maori culture and history.

Northland is the beautiful region in the far north, containing the picturesque Coromandel, Peninsula, reaching into the sea between Auckland and the Bay of Plenty, with glorious kauri forests of enormous 3,000 years old trees, stunning coastal scenery, beaches and scenic bays, quaint seaside townships and mountain ranges.  The top of the island tails off into a rugged desolate finger of land with sand dunes and the long white sandy stretch of Ninety Mile Beach along its west coast.

The central Plateau is at the heart of the North Island, the centre of the country's volcanic activity. Lake Taupo provides picturesque views across to the volcanic peaks of Tongariro National Park with excellent hiking, and is regarded as the trout fishing capital of the world.  

At the southern tip of the island lies the capital in a striking setting around a harbour and surrounded by mountains, is the centre of the country and a major travel crossroads between the North and South Island.  

• Rotorua:  the Maori cultural heartland that sits at the edge of the most concentrated area of activity and is characterized by the unmistakable smell of sulphur.  Experience the spirit of the Maoris' culture in one of the many performances, featuring stories relayed through song and dance, and a "hangi" feast, the traditional Maori method of cooking in an earthen pit.
• Auckland:  the waterside city which has a strong pulse and a nautical twinkle, bewitching location on a thin stretch of the North Island, surrounded by the Pacific on just about every side, is complemented by the lush subtropical forest of the nearby hills and islands
• Wellington:  The second largest city in New Zealand and the main departure point for the South Island, Wellington was the main filming and production location for the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.  It is the lively capital city of New Zealand with culture and arts, great ethnic restaurants and cafes, and the country's government and national treasures, located at the southern tip of the North Island on a splendid harbour and hemmed in by steep hills, creating a compact inner city centre with a mix of historic and modern buildings.

B) South Island

The South Island appears to have a slower pace of life, with rural scenes of sheep-filled pastures and remote farm settlements backed by rugged snow-covered mountains. With its alpine mountains, fjords, glaciers, lakes and forest, it is possibly even more spectacular than the North Island.  

In South Island, Canterbury is the hub of the South Island with the largest city, Christchurch while the Queenstown region is the capital of adrenalin-inducing activities and the home of the bungy jump, with a history of gold in the hills and rivers and set on a beautiful lake at the foot of the Remarkable Mountains.

The southwest has some of New Zealand's finest scenery and natural wonders, including its highest mountain, Mt Cook or Aoraki, "cloud piercer"; the Frans Josef and Fox Glaciers, the magnificent Fjordland National Park with beautiful fjords, waterfalls and forests, and several famous walking tracks.

• Christchurch:  Christchurch is the most English of New Zealand's cities and the largest city on South Island.  Named the "Garden City", it is the lively capital of the Canterbury region with the green areas, arts and history as well as sports and perfect surroundings.
• Queenstown:  New Zealand's premier tourist destination, Queenstown is reputed as the adventure sports capital of the world, dramatic with its magnificent scenery, set on the deep sky-blue Lake Wakatipu and framed by the craggy Remarkable Range.

ACTIVITIES

A) Land Activities

New Zealand offers a huge range of outdoor activities from thrilling bungy jumps to gentle hikes through scenic native bush.

• 4WD Adventure:  Venture off-road and discover the rugged beauty of New Zealand's back country by four-wheel-drive.  You could also find yourself on a safari, driving along unpopulated beaches or logging tracks and exploring deep crayons or volcanic terrain.
• Abseiling:  A wealth of abseiling opportunities, including mountain and sea cliff activities are in New Zealand!  You can abseil into the spectacular canyons of the Haggis Honking Holes, plunging down water chutes and waterfalls to swim, slide and float through a wonderland of sculptured rock and thundering cascades at Waitomo in the central North Island.
• Bungy:  Strap "rubber bands" to your ankle and take a daredevil leap from platforms around the country and the world.  Welcome to New Zealand, the home land of Bungy!
• Canyoning:  Ride nature's giant hydro slides.  Prepare to get wet as you climb, swim, slide and float through the spectacular and mysterious green worlds of sculptured rock and sparkling, crashing cascades.
• Caving:  New Zealand has some of the most challenging caving systems in the world.  In the North Island, the best known area for caving is near Waitomo in the central region while in the South Island, some of the world's largest and deepest caving systems are in the Tasman Mountains, north-west of Nelson.  Nearby on the Takaka Hill (Marble Mountain) is one of the world's largest sinkholes, Harwoods Hole.
• Climbing:  Head to the South Island's Southern Alps for an alpine climbing adventure in November to March or for experienced climbers - go during winter.  Most climbing are done in Westland, Mount Cook, Mount Aspiring, Arthur's Pass and Fiordland national parks, all bases in the Southern Alps.  
• Cycling & Mountain Biking:  New Zealand is the perfect place for a cycling or mountain bike adventure.  Go cycling all the year round in New Zealand's mild climate.  As well its hilly terrain also makes it a fabulous mountain bike playground. 
• Golf:  More than 400 crowd-free golf courses are available for you to play year-round in New Zealand.  Magnificently designed courses, frequently set against breathtaking panoramas of snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests and seascapes, make New Zealand one of the world's best golf location. 
• Heliskiing:  The recognized international ski holiday destination, New Zealand has plenty of opportunity for heliskiing.  Heliskiing combines the thrill of flying by helicopter above and around the grandeur of the Southern Alps, and then skiing superb runs free from crowds which cannot be surpassed.
• Horse Treks:  Getting into the saddle is one of the best ways to get closer to nature and appreciate the pace and feel of the New Zealand countryside.  Horses varying in temperament and size are ready to take you on tour around!
• Hunting:  Come to New Zealand for a large animals hunted include several types of deer, chamois, tahr, pigs, wallabies and goats.  Hunting helps keep numbers in check and benefits the environment in most cases.  There're two sorts of hunting offered: in the wild and safari ranch hunts.  The fine waterfowl and upland game-bird hunting are also available here!
• Orienteering:  Try running over rough and unfamiliar terrain while navigating an outdoor course using map and compass.
• Skiing:  New Zealand is a recognized international ski holiday destination.  The two North Island commercial ski fields; Whakapapa ski field and Turoa ski field, one of which is the country's largest, are located on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu in the central North Island.  The four ski fields centered around Queenstown and Wanaka in the South Island are The Remarkables ski area, Cardrona ski field, Treble Cone ski field and Coronet Peak ski field.  In the central South Island is Mount Hutt ski field with the longest ski season in the country.
• Snowboarding:  Again, New Zealand is a recognized international snowboard holiday destination.  Snowboard shops, instruction and facilities are widely available, particularly at Turoa in the North Island as well as at Treble Cone and Cardrona in the South Island.
• Walking & Trekking:  Walking or hiking trips will take you into National Parks and reserves, as well as volcanic and coastal  regions.  Short walks up to a day long are found everywhere,  but the well-known multi-day racks are in the more remote high country.  Most tracks can be walked year-round, although some of the high altitude tracks in the South Island are restricted by winter weather.

B) Water Activities

The gorgeous coastline as well as picturesque lakes and rivers make New Zealand a great country for water activities, including cruising, canoeing and kayaking, diving, fishing, jet boating, rafting, sailing, surfing, as well as windsurfing.

• Cruising:  Imagine to cruise through glorious bays, island-studded gulfs and sheltered waterways, or exploring inland rivers and lakes.  You will find magnificent scenery as well as marine and bird life which may include penguins, seals, or albatross.  Sightseeing can be combined with activities like fishing, diving, swimming with dolphins or even whale-watching.  The trips ranging from a few hours to several days are available!
• Canoeing & Kayaking:  New Zealand's beaches, lakes, and rivers provide wealth of kayaking and canoeing activities.  An excellent way to explore parts of New Zealand's beautiful and extensive coastline, and an excellent way to get up close to seals, penguins, and other wildlife is to go for sea kayaking.  As well canoeing is popular on the Whanganui River, which provides the one access to the interior of the Whanganui National Park.
• Diving:  New Zealand's long coastline of almost 18,000 km, teeming with colorful and fascinating sea life with crystalline water makes diving a great experience!  The amazing range of fish, including many tropical species are in the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve, considered by the late Jacques Cousteau to be one of the world's top five diving locations.
• Fishing:  New Zealand's freshwater or salt offer some of the best opportunities for fishing in beautiful, isolated and pristine locations.
• Jet Boating:  You can enjoy jet boating the whole year round. A jet boat ride will take you powering through narrow river gorges, almost brushing against sheer rock faces; or planning through mere centimeters of water navigating the water channels and shingle banks of braided river.
• Rafting:  New Zealand's enormous number of short and fast-flowing rivers allow it to offer a variety of rafting options with different excitement levels and trip lengths.  Grade 1 rivers offer tranquil waters while grade 5 is regarded as extreme adventure.  Trips range from a couple of hours to five days.
• Sailing:  New Zealand's pristine coastal waters give you a blissful and pleasure holiday for those who look for a relax time on the water - just go sailing.  Both bare boating and chartered options are available throughout the country.
• Surfing: Get on your surfboard and look for New Zealand's superb beaches for some surf and sun!  Surfing is one of New Zealand's favorite activity that allows you  to enjoy all year round, especially on summer.  

Flight seeing, gliding, hot air ballooning, paragliding, and sky diving are the popular activities in New Zealand.  Come experiences these exciting air activities yourself.!

• Flight Seeing:  Landing by helicopter on the active off-shore volcano, White Island, and on the dormant crater of Mount Tarawera in the Rotorua/Bay of Plenty region.  A ski-plane flight around Aoraki/Mount Cook and its neighbouring peaks, then landing on one of the nearby glaciers and walking through a silent white world surrounded by towering mountains.  Or flying around Fiordland, with its towering peaks, deep valleys and plunging waterfalls.  These are just some examples of fun!
• Gliding:  Experience the sublime sensation of powerless flight as you soar above the spectacular and breathtaking scenery of New Zealand.  You'll discover an entirely new perspective on clouds, wind, birds, the sky and the landscape.
• Hot Air Ballooning:  Try a peaceful flight in a hot air balloon for a touch of romantic adventure.  Once you're up in the air, you can simply relax and enjoy a bird's eye view of the surrounding scenery as your balloon follows the breeze.  Hot air balloon operators can be found at six locations from Auckland to Methven, south of Christchurch.
• Paragliding:  Soar above breathtaking landscapes as you combine the exciting activities of hang-gliding and parachuting.  The alpine resort of Queenstown is the prime spot for parapenting, with the rugged Remarkables range and Lake Wakatipu providing a stunning backdrop.
• Sky Diving:  Take to the clear skies above New Zealand's beautiful countryside, and then jump from the plane in one of the most exhilarating, adrenaline-pumping thrills you will never find.  Operators near Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Hastings, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wanaka will offer you such great experiences!!